Professional Staff Nurse - 6 South CT Surgery

UPMC•Erie, PA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Hamot's 6 South Unit is seeking a Casual Professional Staff Nurse to join their exceptional team. 6 South is a 43-bed Cardiovascular, Renal Transplant, and Surgical Specialty Acute Care Unit that provides comprehensive care to a diverse patient population. Nurses on this unit care for patients recovering from complex cardiothoracic, vascular, and bariatric surgeries, as well as kidney transplant and hepatobiliary procedures. The unit also specializes in telemetry monitoring, oxygen therapy management, and post-operative care, offering nurses the opportunity to develop a broad clinical skillset while working alongside a highly collaborative multidisciplinary team. The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse and member of the care delivery team responsible for establishing and maintaining standards for the quality of patient care. This role provides direct patient care through the application of the nursing process, critical thinking, collaboration, and independent clinical judgment. The Professional Staff Nurse demonstrates leadership and accountability while partnering with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal outcomes across the continuum of care.

Requirements

Minimum 1 year of experience.
Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families.
Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.
Good clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care.
Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in application of the nursing process.
Mobility and visual manual dexterity.
Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients.
Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse either in the state where the facility is located or in a state covered by a licensure compact agreement with the state where the facility is located.
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
ACLS within 1 year of hire or transfer
NIH Stroke within 6 months of hire or transfer
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
NIH Stroke Scale (NIH)
Registered Nurse (RN) OR Temporary Practice Permit (TPP)
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Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
UPMC approved national certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Applies the nursing process within the framework of Relationship-Based Care to create a healing environment and deliver patient-centered care.
Develops, implements, and evaluates individualized plans of care that address clinical, social, psychological, safety, and spiritual needs.
Utilizes critical thinking and sound clinical judgment to assess patient conditions and make informed care decisions.
Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, and members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and promote quality outcomes.
Maintains accurate, timely, and comprehensive patient documentation to support continuity of care.
Incorporates organizational goals, regulatory standards, and evidence-based practices to improve patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.
Creates a compassionate and supportive patient experience by building meaningful relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
Demonstrates accountability for professional growth and ongoing competency development.
Participates in unit-based shared governance activities, goal setting, and initiatives that support quality improvement and practice excellence.
Serves as an engaged and collaborative member of the healthcare team, supporting colleagues and fostering a culture of teamwork.
Actively participates in quality improvement efforts and identifies opportunities to enhance patient care and operational effectiveness.
Incorporates evidence-based practice and research findings into clinical decision-making and patient care delivery.
Builds and maintains productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders through professionalism, accountability, and respect.
Promotes an inclusive environment that values diversity, healthy workplace relationships, and cultural awareness.
Educates patients, families, students, and staff using evidence-based adult learning principles.
Supports the orientation and development of new staff and students and may serve as a preceptor.
Performs duties in accordance with UPMC system-wide competencies and behavioral expectations.
Performs other duties as assigned.